Exodus 6:9

Overview - Exodus 6
God renews his promise by his name JEHOVAH.
Moses vainly attempts to encourage the Israelites.
10 He and Aaron are again sent to Pharaoh.
14 The genealogy of Reuben, of Simeon, and of Levi, of whom came Moses and Aaron.
26 The history resumed.
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Exodus 6:9  (King James Version)
And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.
 


hearkened
5:21 14:12 Job 21:4 ; Proverbs 14:19

anguish
Hebrew shortness. or, straitness.
Numbers 21:4